Step 2. Think about what foods you would take and how much of it you would need for a whole week.
Create a sample shopping list for these items. When your list is finished, create a menu for a typical week at sea. You can use the below examples or create your own.
Step 2. Use the shoe laces provided to recreate 4 of these knots. When you have succeeded in making a knot, take a picture of it and keep it for your journal. Explain what each knot can be used for.
Step 2. Find an image of a sailboat using the Google images search. Print out the picture and label the parts of the boat.
Part 2: The Journey
Step 1.
Circumnavigation: Have a look at Abby Sunderlands blog. http://www.abbysunderland.com/ Find the 'Circumnavigation' tab and define what 'Circumnavigation' means. Use this site to answer the following questions in the document below.
The Rescue: Have a look at Abby Sunderland's blog. http://soloround.blogspot.com/ Print out a world map from the internet and map out Abby's journey. Write a news article about what happened during the rescue.
Step 3.
Distance travelled: Use your knowledge from Maths this year to map out a week of Jessica Watson's trip on Google Earth. Record how many days Jessica was at sea. How many hours was this? How many nautical miles did Jessica travelled overall? How many nautical miles did she travelled for the week you chose to plot on Google Earth? Convert these figures to kilometres.
Use Jessica Watsons' website including her blog and Voyage section, to track where and how much she travelled for your chosen week. http://www.jessicawatson.com.au
Part 3: The Great Debate – Different Perspectives
Step 1. Each member of the group must gain knowledge from considering the issue from different perspectives. Summarise how you would feel if you were in each of these person's shoes. You can add to this list of people if you wish.
Discuss your opinions with the committee about Laura Dekker's court case. In your journals, record all of your opinions on the topic and place in your journal.
Step 3. Create an online survey OR conduct personal interviews with several different people of different ages on the following topic -
Should teenagers be allowed to attempt to sail around the world on their own? Use the following site or find one of your own for the online survey. http://freeonlinesurveys.com/
Part 4: Presentation of findings
Step 1. As a committe, present your findings to the rest of the class. For example you could include the following -
define the issue to the class
talk about the preparation that goes into attempting to circumnavigate the world
discuss the distances and times it takes to complete a solo circumnavigation, that you've found in your research
present the committee's final decision on whether or not Jake can attempt to sail around the world.
(feel free to use visual aids during your presentation)
Before starting the activities, each member of the committee will need to take on a specific role.
To view the description of each of these roles, click here.
Part 1: Preparation for the trip (choose 2 of the 3 planning activities)
Food Planning:
Step 1.
Read these article about meal planning for sailing trips.
http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/story/2009/08/28/spam-and-lollies-jessicas-voyage/
http://www.tomsalzer.net/2009/02/planning-a-puget-sound-sailing-trip.html#toc-food-and-drink
http://www.livingonaboat.co.uk/boating--meal-planning.html
Watch the following blogs from Jessica Watson and Abby Sunderlands to see their kitchens (galleys):
To help you get started check the following blog entries from Jessica Watson.
http://www.jessicawatson.com.au/_blog/Official_Jessica_Watson_Blog/post/What_I_Miss_The_Most/
http://www.jessicawatson.com.au/_blog/Official_Jessica_Watson_Blog/post/Australia_Day!/
Step 2.
Think about what foods you would take and how much of it you would need for a whole week.
Create a sample shopping list for these items.
When your list is finished, create a menu for a typical week at sea. You can use the below examples or create your own.
For a shopping list and menu example click below.
Sailor Skills:
Step 1.
Have a look at these websites. You can learn a few of the knots that a sailor must master before going on a journey.
http://www.apparent-wind.com/knots/ or http://www.animatedknots.com/indexboating.php
Step 2.
Use the shoe laces provided to recreate 4 of these knots. When you have succeeded in making a knot, take a picture of it and keep it for your journal. Explain what each knot can be used for.
Sailing Terminology:
Step 1.
Click on this link to learn some important sailing terms.
http://www.discoverboating.com/resources/article.aspx?id=243
Step 2.
Find an image of a sailboat using the Google images search. Print out the picture and label the parts of the boat.
Part 2: The Journey
Step 1.
Circumnavigation:
Have a look at Abby Sunderlands blog. http://www.abbysunderland.com/
Find the 'Circumnavigation' tab and define what 'Circumnavigation' means.
Use this site to answer the following questions in the document below.
Step 2.
The Rescue:
Have a look at Abby Sunderland's blog. http://soloround.blogspot.com/
Print out a world map from the internet and map out Abby's journey.
Write a news article about what happened during the rescue.
Step 3.
Distance travelled:
Use your knowledge from Maths this year to map out a week of Jessica Watson's trip on Google Earth.
Record how many days Jessica was at sea. How many hours was this?
How many nautical miles did Jessica travelled overall? How many nautical miles did she travelled for the week you chose to plot on Google Earth? Convert these figures to kilometres.
Use Jessica Watsons' website including her blog and Voyage section, to track where and how much she travelled for your chosen week. http://www.jessicawatson.com.au
Part 3: The Great Debate – Different Perspectives
Step 1.
Each member of the group must gain knowledge from considering the issue from different perspectives. Summarise how you would feel if you were in each of these person's shoes. You can add to this list of people if you wish.
Step 2.
Consider the different opinions and laws between people and countries.
Read the following newspaper articles.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/netherlands/6106182/Dutch-court-stops-girl-13-sailing-round-world.html
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/aug/04/dutch-girl-yacht-laura-dekker
Discuss your opinions with the committee about Laura Dekker's court case.
In your journals, record all of your opinions on the topic and place in your journal.
Step 3.
Create an online survey OR conduct personal interviews with several different people of different ages on the following topic -
Should teenagers be allowed to attempt to sail around the world on their own?
Use the following site or find one of your own for the online survey.
http://freeonlinesurveys.com/
Part 4: Presentation of findings
Step 1.
As a committe, present your findings to the rest of the class. For example you could include the following -
(feel free to use visual aids during your presentation)
Step 2.
Submit your completed journal.
For a checklist of all activities click below.